Brojeslov
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 17 December 2023
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NAIA T3 Grab Service booking desk incompetency by Jackson4
I had been a fan of Grab while in the Philippines. I arrived Manila yesterday morning. I tried to book Grab using my cellphone app but Grab app required update. Since internet speed is so slow, I was unable to update the app. I went to the Grab ...
@Lotus Eater I've experienced the FM Resort Hotel many times and it's certainly the greatest airport hotel for me. Great rooms, magnificent gym, hot cold and medium pools, ice cold beer, great food, full salon for the ladies, snooker tables, ... Read More
NAIA T3 Grab Service booking desk incompetency by Jackson4
I had been a fan of Grab while in the Philippines. I arrived Manila yesterday morning. I tried to book Grab using my cellphone app but Grab app required update. Since internet speed is so slow, I was unable to update the app. I went to the Grab ...
@Lotus EaterBelmont went from $A90 to $A120 plus over the last year or so. Savoy is a nicer hotel IMHO but a longer walk and can be had for around $A90 if you book in advance. The apartments next to the church (which is next to Belmont) are dated ... Read More
NAIA T3 Grab Service booking desk incompetency by Jackson4
I had been a fan of Grab while in the Philippines. I arrived Manila yesterday morning. I tried to book Grab using my cellphone app but Grab app required update. Since internet speed is so slow, I was unable to update the app. I went to the Grab ...
@Lotus EaterYes I walk over the walking bridge and there are reasonably priced apartments just on the other side opposite the church and just a bit further down the road the Savoy Hotel has everything and if you book in advance is reasonably priced. ... Read More
NAIA T3 Grab Service booking desk incompetency by Jackson4
I had been a fan of Grab while in the Philippines. I arrived Manila yesterday morning. I tried to book Grab using my cellphone app but Grab app required update. Since internet speed is so slow, I was unable to update the app. I went to the Grab ...
The flight from Sydney into Manila arrives around peak hour and after a few nightmare experiences with traffic conditions I always stay overnight near the terminal now. There's some reasonably priced hotels and AirBNB within easy walking distance, ... Read More
NAIA T3 Grab Service booking desk incompetency by Jackson4
I had been a fan of Grab while in the Philippines. I arrived Manila yesterday morning. I tried to book Grab using my cellphone app but Grab app required update. Since internet speed is so slow, I was unable to update the app. I went to the Grab ...
Whatever problems you're experiencing with Grab, expect them from local taxis 10x. I dread even getting in a taxi after so many bad experiences from blatant overcharging to lack of recognition of big name hotels and key landmarks, inability to ... Read More
Police Clearance from home country by Guzik
I will be moving to the Philippines with my wife in October. At that time, I will be applying for a 13A visa. My question is, if I get the police clearance before I arrive, do I need to get it notarized or authenticated before I arrive in the ...
@Mcguyvr67 Good on you mate Read More
Taxes for expats in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in the Philippines, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your ...
@bigpearl I'm not 60 yet but my ex wife who is contributes $25K to her accumulation fund, claims the $25K as a tax deduction against her private income, then withdraws the $25K, for an easy $4K profit that pays for her sparkling wine. It's the last ... Read More
Taxes for expats in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in the Philippines, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your ...
@bigpearl Your minimum super draw down increases with age but you can open an accumulation account and deposit your draw down, up to a generous limit, while claiming it as a tax deduction against any taxable income you may have outside of super - ... Read More
Taxes for expats in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in the Philippines, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your ...
@bigpearl Thanks Steve. So Australia has one of these tax treaties with the Philippines? So if you pay tax on income in Australia or it's tax free in Australia (e.g. super after 60) then no tax is payable in Philippines? Cheerio Read More
Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia by Cherryann01
I have read articles and seen videos on this subject a few times before but was recently in the Philippines with a woman who put a slightly new perspective on this subject. She and her sister and a聽 couple of her friends had trips planned in SE ...
The three young women I know who've been offboarded were all told why. There was nothing mysterious about the decisions although all were strongly disagreed with by the poor lady in question. One was going to Kuala Lumpur to meet a man she had not ... Read More
Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia by Cherryann01
I have read articles and seen videos on this subject a few times before but was recently in the Philippines with a woman who put a slightly new perspective on this subject. She and her sister and a聽 couple of her friends had trips planned in SE ...
@Lotus Eater Amen brother 馃憤 Read More
Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia by Cherryann01
I have read articles and seen videos on this subject a few times before but was recently in the Philippines with a woman who put a slightly new perspective on this subject. She and her sister and a聽 couple of her friends had trips planned in SE ...
@Lotus Eater I'm sure the immigration officers are capricious and I know young women who have been offboarded unfairly (both were departing solo to meet men overseas) I just don't have any evidence that a western guy departing overseas with his long ... Read More
Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia by Cherryann01
I have read articles and seen videos on this subject a few times before but was recently in the Philippines with a woman who put a slightly new perspective on this subject. She and her sister and a聽 couple of her friends had trips planned in SE ...
@Lotus EaterI thought the video showed that the immigration officers believe they have a real job to do and I鈥檓 sure, like every other functionary in the world, they can do that job easy or hard on the person depending on justification or ... Read More
Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia by Cherryann01
I have read articles and seen videos on this subject a few times before but was recently in the Philippines with a woman who put a slightly new perspective on this subject. She and her sister and a聽 couple of her friends had trips planned in SE ...
@Cherryann01It could be the offboarded lady's problem was she was travelling solo, while the others who were allowed to depart were in a group. The power of numbers, if they're in a group Immigration really has to knock them all back or let them all ... Read More
Remitly, Wise or? by bigpearl
Thinking of setting up an account with one of the above companies, any thoughts or recommendations?Cheers, Steve.
@danfinn Yes they 'refunded' the outstanding amount Read More